Top 5 Healthy Eating Tips
posted in Home |1. Eat regular meals.
When we skip meals our body reacts and at our next meal we are more likely to overeat or over indulge. Attempt to eat every three to four hours this can include a light snack in between heavier meals. Attempt to keep the snack small so that it does not replace a meal.
2. Drink water regularly.
As humans we consist of approximately 55 to 75% water. As such it is necessary for us to keep ourselves hydrated. Ideally a normal adult needs approximately 2 litres of water per day.
3. Eat complex carbohydrates.
The importance of eating complex carbohydrates compared to simple carbohydrates lies in the way that our body processes and absorbs glucose a molecule that is broken down from more complex carbohydrate strains.
4. Eat lots of Fruit and Vegetables
By eating at least 2 servings of fruit and a minimum of 3 servings of vegetables a day helps us to obtain a lot of the necessary and some vital vitamins and nutrients that we need so that our body functions normally. In addition to vital nutrients fruit and vegetables provide us with fibre which helps maintain regularity.
5. Time meals appropriately.
The timing of our meals is important, especially if you are an active person. By eating a mixed carbohydrate/protein meal within 30minutes post exercise has been shown to aid in the recovery of the worked muscles. Furthermore, eating prior to exercise is important so that you have enough energy to go through the exercise session.